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Director Satish Kaushik gets all modest when you talk to him about his film-making career. He says he's thankful that he's been given a se...

Director Satish Kaushik gets all modest when you talk to him about his film-making career. He says he’s thankful that he’s been given a second chance despite the fact that his earlier efforts (Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja and Prem) tanked at the box-office.

Of directing and acting, he says directing is more tiring because it involves the streamlining of various departments and people. "Acting is certainly more relaxing," he believes. Directing himself, he says, is difficult. "I’ve decided not to act in films that I direct because most of the parts I play are comic ones, and I don’t want my team to see the lighter side of me on my set. I’d much rather they saw me as a stern disciplinarian," he reveals.

Extending his gratitude to Anil and Boney Kapoor for investing faith in him when he most needed the support, Kaushik talks excitedly about the new production company he has launched with Anil Kapoor. The company’s first film, Badhai Ho Badhai, which was announced recently, will be directed by Kaushik himself, and will star Anil Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and Amisha Patel in pivotal parts. "I think the time has come when all the departments of movie-making should be in one’s own hands," he says, explaining the reason why he decided to jump into film production. "Also, we have the backing of a veteran film-maker like Subhash Ghai, so we know we’re in safe and responsible hands," he adds. The movie, Kaushik reveals, is yet another family drama "with a lot of emotional depth."

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Himanta’s bid to arm people off to slow start: 266 applications, none accepted

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Assam government's portal for indigenous citizens to seek arms licenses has received 266 applications. Most applications are from Muslim-majority districts, but 28 have been rejected and none have been accepted. Eligibility criteria include being an indigenous citizen, 21 years old, and residing in a vulnerable area. The government aims to protect those in sensitive areas, not arm young people.

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